New Douglas captain drives in twice, once for his late father

"I was down to his grave this morning and I hope he is watching now."

Men's captain Shane Scanlan driving in at Douglas Golf Club on January 4, 2025.

Tradition demands this is the time of year when golf clubs hold their captain's drive-in, with new club captains ceremonially teeing up their spells in office.

There was an emotional and unique example of the practice in Douglas Golf Club last weekend, with new captain Shane Scanlan driving in twice, once for his late father John, a former captain of the club who died as a result of illness in 1991 before he could drive in himself.